Teams & Riders Alberto Contador Discussion Thread

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benzwire

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There's a guy on YouTube, Matt D'Avella, that does videos on "minimalism, habits, and productivity". Some interesting topics, etc. I think the dude looks a lot like retired Alberto. What do you think?
I'm just bored on a cold winter day. Sorry...

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ice&fire

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LaFlorecita said:
I know this is sarcasm but he's been doing a lot of MTB since he retired, so I'm guessing it shouldn't pose too much of an issue. And FWIW I think he means the multi stage races like Cape Epic (which Purito rode a year or two ago) of course he's not going to compete in world cups :p
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Purito was guest commentator during the Tour and the Vuelta and told some stories about his MTB races. He basically said that MTB handling skills are like ITT skills: either you have them or you can't get them at an old age.
 
sir fly

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ice&fire said:
Purito was guest commentator during the Tour and the Vuelta and told some stories about his MTB races. He basically said that MTB handling skills are like ITT skills: either you have them or you can't get them at an old age.
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Contador was a very good time trialist during the first half of his career. Later less so, but still in the upper third of ranks.
 
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www.develo.cc

The day I knew it was time to retire - de velo

After a long and glorious career, Alberto Contador now tells the story about the day he realized it was time to retire from professional cycling.
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You know, when I look back at that Vuelta, I understand why people shouted "Un año mas", because he was crazy strong, especially in the 3rd week. On the other hand though, best numbers ever before the TdF 2017 and all, he did still lose a dozen of seconds on PDBF, and even in that Vuelta, he did lose seconds to Froome in a couple of summit finishes, iirc. It was fun while it lasted, but sometimes I can't help and wonder of what could have been, if he had his Vuelta form two months earlier...
 
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Cookster15

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A gotta hand it to AC, even in retirement he gets so much fan admiration for his contribution to the sport. What a legacy he leaves. An inspirational and courageous rider and I think a nice guy off the bike too. Obviously huge ability but also he had huge courage and this is what I most respected him for. Kudos.
 
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Bolder said:
Interesting details about the LA/AC rivalry at the 09 Tour. I have a lot of respect for AC for standing up to not only LA but also Bruyneel. Happily he had the legs to do so...
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I loved this revelation
https://www.cyclingnews.com/news/contador-lifts-lid-on-2009-tour-de-france-war-with-lance-armstrong/
Contador also revealed more details about better known incidents, such as how he had to buy wheels from an external source - the Milram team - because the TT wheels in the squad were reserved for Armstrong.
 
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